🎯 WALT (We Are Learning To)

Today we are learning to:

Understand what rhythm means

Name tuned and untuned percussion instruments

Create rhythmic patterns using sound and dynamics

🥁 Part 1: Understanding Rhythm and Instruments

1. What is rhythm? Circle the best answer:

A repeated pattern of sound that moves in time

Playing instruments very loudly

Only using your voice to make music

2. Match the instruments to their type by drawing lines:

Tambourine

Glockenspiel

Maracas

Triangle

Tuned (makes specific notes)

Untuned (makes sound but no clear pitch)

Tuned (makes specific notes)

Untuned (makes sound but no clear pitch)

3. What does dynamics mean in music?

How fast or slow the music is

How loud or soft the music is

What instruments you use

4. Circle all the body percussion you used today:

Clapping

Patting

Stomping

Clicking

Snapping

✏️ Part 2: Creating and Reflecting

5. Draw or write your group's 4-beat rhythm pattern using symbols or words:

6. What was your favourite sound or rhythm that we made today? Explain why:

7. Complete this sentence: When we change the dynamics, the music becomes ________________.

8. Extension Challenge: Create a new rhythm pattern using objects from home. Write or draw your idea here:

9. Success Check: Tick what you achieved today:

I can clap a simple rhythm

I know the difference between tuned and untuned instruments

I worked well in my group to create rhythms

I can explain what dynamics means

Exploring Rhythm Together

Exploring Rhythm Together

🎯 WALT (We Are Learning To)

🥁 Part 1: Understanding Rhythm and Instruments

✏️ Part 2: Creating and Reflecting

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